Thankfully in Hull derbies there’s not too many embarrassing results, they are usually enthralling games, that are tight, tense and often go down to the very last plays.

Unfortunately, yesterday the result, one sided to say the least, became embarrassing for Hull KR as Hull FC put them to the sword 56-12.

Of course, the big men missing from the KR team is a reason for the defeat, even to a degree for the performance, but it’s certainly not an excuse for the poor error rate and very poor discipline.

Lee Radford’s men were motivated to avenge their last-gasp defeat in round one, KR looked the same at the first whistle.

But for the majority of the contest Hull FC played the almost perfect game plan, kicked better, well not just better they were streets ahead in terms of last plays. The Black and Whites played the game quicker in attack and slowed the match to a very comfortable level in defence with their contacts and wrestle.

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The ruck was in fast forward for FC in attack and on slow motion for KR in attack. Credit to the men in black and white, they were near faultless.

Such performances coupled with poor errors and discipline from the opposition can often result in such one-sided scorelines. It’s not what is normal but it’s a valuable lesson for KR moving forward in 2019.

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Tim Sheens’ men simply cannot play so badly in any games and expect to win. The Hull FC speed of rucks and desire to play quickly was far greater than that of the KR defenders to slow the game down, or so it seemed. No player goes out on purpose to play badly, but the basic numbers in completion rate and penalties just invite pressure in the field position you don’t want to be on a hot afternoon.

It took a toll with the flurry of points conceded. The Black and Whites were a yard quicker in everything they did, they were absolutely full value for such a big win. From one to 17 they beat their opposite number, which wasn’t difficult given the errors individually made by the Robins. But having said that, the KR players would have had to play extremely well to be close to their opposite number regardless.

Onto Monday, a tough ask regardless of the result I can assure you, it makes me thankful that I’ve retired!

Hull FC 56-12 Hull KR

Hull FC broke a number of records in hammering Hull KR 56-12 in the Good Friday derby at the KCOM Stadium.

It was looking like a close game at half-time, that is before FC cut loose in the second half and totally dominated the match to finish runaway winners.

Look back on the match action, reaction and analysis from our coverage.